Hopeing for some free advice. I bought a 1994 L reg wrx 12 months ago and am considreing owning a type r. Is it worth the money? and is there much difference in performance. Appreciate the help

 

I had a '93 wrx before & after a yrs break I bought an STi5 type R. The type R is my favourite version, so there was a personal incentive to buy but there is more power, better handling & more exclusivity in the 'R.

It's hard to answer your question, & depends on how much you like the type R at the end of the day. If your just after a newer or more powerful varient there are other STis & type RA's etc available at a slightly more atractive price....

 

Just cant make my mind up, there is so many different variants. I want the looks and the performance, thanks for your help though

 

You need to drive one to find out.

Most are quite a hard ride, not too harsh, but harder than say a UK2000 or standard wrx.

Looks wise, I love 'em, but the long doors can be a problem to get in/out of in tight spaces such as Tesco's car park (not that you should be leaving it in Tescos!)

The DCCD takes a bit of getting used to and needs to be treated with respect - jump in a floor it and you may end up looking at where you've just come from!

Prices are still falling, but I imagine that they'll start to go up again in few years when most have been crashed/abused.

All this relates to the Sti Type R not the wrx Type R of course.

Alternatively, you could go for a RA if you wanted the performance, but with 4 doors.

 

i've about 3 to 4 different types of Subaru turbo's & if i had da cash... i would go all out's on a TYPE R all day long! fukin luv vem..

But as the above have said.. money is the big Q.. wish you all the best & let us know what you do at the end !

 

Thanks alot for everyones help, will let u know how i get on

 

I got a type R as my first scoob, havent looked back, 2 doors, shedloads of go and an adjustable diff, what more could a boy ask for?

 

A lot of car for the money nowdays.

Go on, you only live once

 

Your type r looks like a clean one. What did you pay for yours and how long have you had it?

 

Would agree buy the best model / spec'd car you can for the budget you have !

My first impreza is a type r and loved evry minute of it ! that was 6 years ago

 

www.tye-r-ra.co.uk

 

Okay then, quick test. If you had upto 8 grand ish which model impreza would you buy?

 

I've had mine for over three years, it's low milage and generally in very good condition. It's a version 4 and I paid £14K, although you could probably pick one up similar for £7,8,9K???

For me, I'd go for a version 5 or 6. There's not too musch to choose between them to be honest, all great cars.

 

ive got a v4 type r,paid 11k for it 2 years ago.spent a lot of money on handling and engine.its a very good car to own and drive.very focused sports car,not much on the road or track can keep up with one in the hands of a competent driver.A real drivers car!!!!

 

Have to agree the Type R is probably the best car ive ever owned,performance is out of this world (shame it has to go ) Lovely cars

 

Bought mine as a stop gap with the intention of selling after 6-8 months. Have had it well over a year now and cant really bring myslef to part with it.